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Assemblyman Tony Jordan (R,C,I-Jackson) today announced that he has been named “Assistant Minority Leader Pro Tempore,” an important leadership position within the New York State Assembly Minority Conference. Jordan was appointed to the leadership post by Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,I,C-Canandaigua).
Serving in his new capacity as Assistant Minority Leader Pro Tempore, Jordan will [...]

Governor Cuomo presented his proposed budget to the state Legislature today, and I am pleased by his continued commitment to limit spending and tackle the budget gap. I was hoping to hear more specifics on greater regulatory reform and significant mandate relief. We will spend the next several weeks going over the budget proposals and [...]

September 15, 2011
 
Mr. Joe Martens, Commissioner
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233
 
Dear Commissioner Martens,
 
I am writing to offer what I think is a reasonable solution to a major issue facing both the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and our local municipalities. Late last month, Tropical Storm Irene caused record flooding in many communities in [...]

June 29, 2011
 
Commissioner Darrel J. Aubertine
10B Airline Drive
Albany, NY 12235
 
Dear Commissioner Aubertine,
 
I am writing regarding the new interpretation of the food processing regulations by the Department of Agriculture and Markets. It is my understanding that under this new interpretation, all open-air vendors are required to pre-wrap their cheese. While I understand the intent is to [...]

The Honorable Andrew Cuomo                                             March 22, 2011
State Capitol
Albany, NY 12224
 
 
Dear Governor Cuomo,
 
I am writing in regard to the education funding contained in your proposed budget. In your efforts to reduce State spending, a recurring theme you have emphasized is that the sacrifice be shared equally. Your proposal to return education funding to 2007-2008 levels will [...]

April 20, 2011
 
The Honorable Andrew Cuomo
State Capitol
Albany, NY 12224
 
 
Dear Governor Cuomo,
 
I am writing to congratulate you on the passage of the first on-time budget in New York in five years. You are to be commended for working with legislative leaders from both sides of the aisle to craft a budget that takes the first steps [...]

April 13, 2011
 
 
The Honorable Governor Andrew Cuomo
State Capitol
Albany, NY 12224
 
 
Dear Governor Cuomo,
 
We are writing regarding the Conservation Fund.  Each year, thousands of sportsmen and women across the state pay license fees that are deposited in the Conservation Fund. These funds are to be used solely for the purpose of enhancing and maintaining recreational sporting opportunities [...]

Mr. Peter Grannis, Commissioner                                                                                           September 9, 2010
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
625 Broadway
Albany, NY 12233
Dear Commissioner Grannis,
I am writing to indicate my opposition to the proposed adoption of Part 247 to regulate Outdoor Wood Boilers. These proposed regulations would place a severe financial hardship on many farmers and homeowners in my district and much of Upstate [...]

Fort Edward – Assemblyman Tony Jordan (R,C,I Jackson) today received the endorsement of Unshackle Upstate. Brian Sampson, Executive Director of Unshackle Upstate said, “Tony Jordan is not your typical member of the Assembly — he is a small-businessman and a family man. When he looks at legislation before him he does so understanding the difficulties [...]

Assemblyman Jordan held a Town Hall meeting on Saturday morning at Falls Farm and Garden in Kingsbury.  Approximately 20 people came out to discuss their concerns over the State Budget and a number of other issues as well. While many were frustrated with spending and taxes from Albany, there were a number of positive suggestions [...]